Freshman Advantage gives first-time college students the opportunity to receive an early registration date at ÃÛÌÒAPP by completing the steps below.

Fall 2026 Semester

Mandatory Steps

Apply - . The Fall 2026 Freshman Advantage application is open from October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026. The general Fall 2026 application opens February 1, 2026. 

  • First-time college students are invited to apply for Fall 2026 during the early application period but can also apply after February 1st.
  • Be sure to select a qualifying Educational Goal on your application:
    • Obtain an associate degree and transfer to a 4-year institution
    • Transfer to a 4-year institution without an associate degree
    • Obtain a 2-year degree without transfer
    • Earn a career technical certificate without transfer
  • Dual-enrolled HS Seniors (graduating Summer 2026)
    • High school students participating in Spring 2026 Dual Enrollment at Saddleback will have access to their Pre-registration Checklist card mid-February. 
    • Applying is not necessary! Your account data will be rolled forward to Fall 2026. 
    • When this occurs, an e-mail notification regarding Freshman Advantage will be sent. Monitor your college e-mail account for this notice
  • Complete all steps of the Pre-Registration Checklist as soon as possible
  • The Pre-Registration Checklist consists of four steps:
    • Step 1: New Student Orientation
    • Step 2:  Math and English Guided Self Placement (GSP)
    • Step 3: Student Advisement
    • Step 4: First Semester Plan
    • Review your Permit to Register email for instructions and your MySite login credentials.
  • Check your Pre-registration Checklist card - Completed steps will have a green check-mark. Be sure you have completed all four steps by the deadline: May 5, 2026.
  • DEADLINE: May 5, 2026
  • Your Fall 2026 registration Time Ticket will be assigned after you complete all Pre-Registration steps. Do not wait until the deadline to complete these steps as this will result in delays to your registration access.
  • Register - All eligible first-time college students will be assigned a Fall 2026 Freshman Advantage Registration Date (Time Ticket). Freshman Advantage Registration continues for the following semester, Spring 2027.

Need Help Completing Your Pre-registration Checklist Steps?

Attend an in-person workshop. You can schedule a Freshman Advantage Workshop by calling (949) 582-4572. A schedule of workshops is forthcoming.

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